Amish Melon, Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Amish melon was first offered in the SSE Yearbook in 1983. Oval fruits are 9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. The sweet orange flesh is very juicy with full muskmelon flavor and a rather thick rind. Produces good crops under almost any conditions at Heritage Farm headquarters in northeast Iowa. 80-90 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz. 

Characteristics: 

• Best Seller
• Organic
• Fruits grow to 9 inches and 4-7 pounds
• Juicy, orange flesh
• Good muskmelon flavor
• 80-90 days
• 25 Seeds per packet 

 Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.

Plant 1" deep

Plant hills, 6-8 seed

Germinate 7-14 days

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

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